Insight, analysis & opinion from Joe Paduda
Three deep red states voted to expand Medicaid, and a fourth voted in a Governor who will comply with her state’s 2017 referendum results and do the same. Four states; Montana, Utah, Nebraska, and Idaho, all consistently Republican – had … Continue reading And the big winner of the 2018 midterms is…Medicaid.
Read More...Here’s why. China can outlast the US. China’s leaders aren’t afraid of public pressure to give in to Trump. Despite claims to the contrary, the impact of tariffs on US consumers is being felt – and the pain, while minimal … Continue reading The trade war should scare you
Read More...Paradigm announced it is purchasing Adva-Net, a Florida-based company with a network of pain management providers. While terms weren’t disclosed, word is the price was north of $105 million, a very healthy multiple of earnings. I interviewed Paradigm CEO John … Continue reading The latest deal in workers’ comp services
Read More...You need to know basic stuff about Medicaid because: Medicaid may well become the model for your health insurance It covers more working-age people than any other payment type Your state and federal tax dollars pay for Medicaid. So, here … Continue reading Medicaid – what you need to know
Read More...Glorious week here in New York’s Finger Lakes – high 70s, lots of sun, nice breeze. I know, Florida friends, you’ll be gloating in February when it’s 10 below and snowing sideways… Hospitals NCCI’s just-released research indicates facility costs are … Continue reading Friday catch-up – Hospitals and a BS alert
Read More...The reaction to yesterday’s news that pharmacy costs have dropped by over a billion dollars was a bit disappointing – and missed the key takeaway. That is – we’ve made a ton of progress, and we still have a long … Continue reading Workers’ comp drugs – its NOT about the cost
Read More...In the State of the Union address, President Trump said: “We must get much tougher on drug dealers and pushers if we are going to succeed in stopping this scourge,” There was only a passing reference to treatment, and there’s … Continue reading Lock ’em up!
Read More...The GOP has just eight days to pass legislation to repeal ACA, and the Cassidy-Graham bill is perhaps the most drastic effort we’ve seen to date. Cassidy Graham would upend the health insurance and healthcare industries almost overnight. Here’s the … Continue reading One last shot at repealing ACA – quick takes on Cassidy Graham
Read More...With Congressional efforts to repeal/replace/revise ACA behind us for now, it’s time to consider what all this means for workers’ comp. First up – Medicaid expansion Currently 32 states have expanded Medicaid; 19 have not. Expect more states to consider … Continue reading Healthcare reform implications for workers’ comp, Part 1
Read More...You get more for your money this fortnight! The Senate Republicans’ release of their repeal-and-replace bill – plus our usual plethora of wisdom from health care experts, gives you a double-value today – the first in the history of HealthWonkReview! … Continue reading HWR – The double edition
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